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MA Counseling - Santa Cruz-Central Coast

NEW Two-Year MA Degree in Counseling Psychology Proposed for Santa Cruz-Central Coast Fall 2008!

Featuring Cultural Competence Training for Mental Health and Counseling Skills with the Latino/Hispanic Community

Next fall, John F. Kennedy University is proposing to bring its successful Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Program to the Santa Cruz-Central Coast community (pending WASC approval).

Features of the two-year Master of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology Program:

• Complete your graduate degree in Counseling Psychology in two years
• Be part of a class of only 20 students, all of whom complete the program as a cohort
• Available in the Santa Cruz area at an identified JFKU site - No need to travel over the hill!
• Integrated counseling training involving academic coursework and supervised practicum conveniently located near where you work or live
• Field placements that provide more hands-on training hours than other MA Counseling Psychology programs and let you complete your practicum requirement for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist more quickly
• High-quality teaching, mentoring and supervision from licensed John F. Kennedy University faculty who support your skills training and oversee your progress
• Specialized curriculum for training culturally competent mental health professionals to work with Latino/Hispanic and other communities.

Program Overview

Classes will be held for five, 9-week terms. During the first year, three classes per term will be held on one weekday evening and one weekend day. During the second year, students will take one class during each of the five terms and complete 14 months of supervised, practicum training at a JFKU-approved field-placement site. Additional workshops and electives will be provided as necessary to meet all Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) workshop requirements for MFT licensure.

This specialized MA in Counseling Psychology Program in Santa Cruz will only accept 20 students each year.

For more information, please contact the Admissions Office at proginfo@jfku.edu.